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Commission adopts Columbia Falls rural zoning district after Meadowlake residents urge protections
Summary
The Flathead County Commission on Oct. 14 adopted Resolution of Intention No. 2331C establishing a Columbia Falls rural zoning district after planners and residents debated how the new rules would affect already-approved Meadowlake subdivision plats and lot setbacks.
Flathead County commissioners adopted Resolution of Intention No. 2331C on Oct. 14 to establish the Columbia Falls Rural Zoning District after a lengthy staff presentation and public comment from Meadowlake residents who urged protections for existing plats.
County planning manager Eric Mack told commissioners the county intends to treat previously approved preliminary and final plats as nonconforming (grandfathered) when documentation shows a building permit had been issued, on-site construction begun, a septic permit exists, or a signed contract or site plan was in place before the county took jurisdiction. "Any building for which a building permit has been issued or if a building permit is…
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